Contributors

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Chris Reed

Chris Reed is a veteran multimedia journalist and communications leader with over 30 years of experience spanning television, newspapers, magazines, and digital media. He also makes a pretty good steak and is renowned for his spaghetti. A multiple award-winner from the Society of Professional Journalists, he recently served as the St. George Bureau Chief for Fox 13, leading comprehensive coverage across Southern Utah. Before his time in broadcast news, he reported for St. George News, notably guiding the community through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic. His diverse career began in Southern California as a sports reporter and editor where he compared shoe sizes with Shaquille O'Neal before transitioning to hard news and PR. A proud graduate of Cal State Northridge, Chris grew up in the San Fernando Valley. After a decade in Las Vegas, he relocated to Southern Utah for the love of his life, Daralyn. He is the dedicated father of two incredible sons on the spectrum.

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Dar Reed

Daralyn (Dar) Reed is the oldest of five children and the best big sister anyone could ask for. As a young girl, Dar was the go-to babysitter for the neighborhood, but at age 14, Dar entered the workforce as a motel maid. She then held several positions, such as cashier, salad bar attendant, receptionist, bank teller, office clerk, bookkeeper, and she is a certified Cosmetologist/Barber. Dar went back to school in 2009 and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and an ESL Endorsement, graduating in 2011. She got her Utah K-6 teaching license and also attained a Gifted and Talented Education Endorsement as well as K-12 Special Education Licensure. Dar loves to sing in choirs but especially with her family. She loves crafts, DIY projects and watching programs at home with her people and pets. Dar met Chris online in 2018 and, the rest, as they say, is history. Chris and Dar live happily together in Saint George, Utah with their cat Lottie.

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Lottie Reed

As a young kitten, Lottie was found as a stray in a parking lot... hence, her name, Lottie. She came home to Chris and Dar's apartment on May 14, 2019. From that day on, Lottie has brought smiles and comfort by being a loyal companion. She wants to be wherever her people are. Lottie can sometimes get along with dogs but she is not fond of other cats. She likes people, especially if you are a teenage boy that has a really good teenage boy stink. She will rub her face and head on you in that case. If you are working on a project that needs some supervision, she is a really good helper. Lottie is very bright and emotionally aware. She responds to your tone of voice as much as the words being said. Around Christmas time, her favorite place to be is under the Christmas tree. You will see Lottie on the podcast as a regular contributor.